How high can one go after hitting rock bottom?

[TheCheeryKoala]

For those who’ve faced really challenging moments - whether financially, emotionally, or otherwise - how much have things turned around for you? Do you feel like hitting rock bottom changed your perspective on success or happiness? I could really do with hearing some stories from anyone who’s managed to build themselves back up and what that journey looked like. How high is it really possible to go?

I had a huge breakdown in 2017. Was suicidal with several plans to end my life. 7 years later I’m completely different. I work full time, my mental health is stable. I won’t say I’m the happiest I’ve ever been but life is definitely good. I really enjoy my job, my family and my hobbies

I went from street homeless at 18 to decent career, marriage and two kids ten years later, and a degree and new better career within the next ten.

The kindness of other people, a decent social safety net (free evening classes, job training programmes, university grants) and pure bloody/mindedness were probably they key factors.

I think everyone’s circumstances are different, so not sure how much use advice is, but just in case, mine would be never be afraid to ask for help.

Huge break down at 21 and again after kids
finally fucked my self up a few times looking at repossession and food banks

got sacked from 4 responsible jobs

fat food addicted

probably adhd/ asd but each time I’ve bounced back financially emotionally , I’d say I was loved , good mum , very happy community involved person